The average train between Brighton and West Midlands takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to West Midlands. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at West Midlands station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Brighton to West Midlands train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to West Midlands train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Brighton to West Midlands train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Brighton and West Midlands is 224.6 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Smethwick Rolfe Street via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 31m.